Mortgage approvals so far this year highest since 2022 45,500 mortgages were approved in the first ten months of this year, valued at €14.6 billion, the latest Banking and Payments Federation Ireland figures show. Business • 28 Nov
Mortgage approvals so far this year highest since 2022 45,500 mortgages were approved in the first ten months of this year, valued at €14.6 billion, the latest Banking and Payments Federation Ireland figures show. Business • 28 Nov
Sole borrowers make up 31% of FTB mortgages - BPFI report Sole borrowers accounted for almost a third of first-time buyer mortgage drawdowns in the year to the end of June Business • 21 Nov
Sole borrowers make up 31% of FTB mortgages - BPFI report Sole borrowers accounted for almost a third of first-time buyer mortgage drawdowns in the year to the end of June Business • 21 Nov
Personal loans reach record high of €754m in Q3 - BPFI New figures show that personal loan activity - including car, home improvement and green loans - reached record highs in the second quarter of this year. Business • 07 Nov
Personal loans reach record high of €754m in Q3 - BPFI New figures show that personal loan activity - including car, home improvement and green loans - reached record highs in the second quarter of this year. Business • 07 Nov
Mortgage drawdowns hit almost €4 billion in Q3 - BPFI The number of mortgages drawn down during the third quarter of the year increased by 7.7% compared to the same time in 2024, new figures from Banking and Payments Federation Ireland show today. Business • 24 Oct
Mortgage drawdowns hit almost €4 billion in Q3 - BPFI The number of mortgages drawn down during the third quarter of the year increased by 7.7% compared to the same time in 2024, new figures from Banking and Payments Federation Ireland show today. Business • 24 Oct
40% rise in fraudulent payments in Ireland - Central Bank There was a 40% rise in the volume of fraudulent payments last year compared to 2023, according to the Central Bank's Payment Fraud Statistics for 2024. Business • 17 Oct
40% rise in fraudulent payments in Ireland - Central Bank There was a 40% rise in the volume of fraudulent payments last year compared to 2023, according to the Central Bank's Payment Fraud Statistics for 2024. Business • 17 Oct
17% reduction in mortgages approved last month - report The number of mortgages approved last month was down 17% on the figures for July. Business • 26 Sep
17% reduction in mortgages approved last month - report The number of mortgages approved last month was down 17% on the figures for July. Business • 26 Sep
58% of contactless payments made using mobile wallets The use of smartphones and smartwatches, as the preferred payment method in Ireland, is continuing to grow. Business • 19 Sep
58% of contactless payments made using mobile wallets The use of smartphones and smartwatches, as the preferred payment method in Ireland, is continuing to grow. Business • 19 Sep
Rebalancing of banking regulation needed, Federation says The banking industry is calling for regulatory requirements in the sector to be simplified to address issues of competitiveness and investment. Business • 02 Sep
Rebalancing of banking regulation needed, Federation says The banking industry is calling for regulatory requirements in the sector to be simplified to address issues of competitiveness and investment. Business • 02 Sep
H1 mortgage drawdown values hit highest level since 2008 Mortgage drawdown values reached almost €6.2 billion in the first half of 2025 - the highest half year values since 2008 - new figures from Banking and Payments Federation Ireland show. Business • 25 Jul
H1 mortgage drawdown values hit highest level since 2008 Mortgage drawdown values reached almost €6.2 billion in the first half of 2025 - the highest half year values since 2008 - new figures from Banking and Payments Federation Ireland show. Business • 25 Jul
Billy Kane appointed to BPFI board Billy Kane, founder and chief executive of Finance Ireland, has been appointed to the board of Banking & Payments Federation Ireland for a two-year tenure. Business • 09 Jun
Billy Kane appointed to BPFI board Billy Kane, founder and chief executive of Finance Ireland, has been appointed to the board of Banking & Payments Federation Ireland for a two-year tenure. Business • 09 Jun
Mortgage approvals continued to grow in April - BPFI There were 2,922 first-time buyer (FTB) approvals valued at almost €1 billion (€965m) in April, according to the latest figures from the Banking and Payments Federation of Ireland's Mortgage Approvals Report Business • 30 May
Mortgage approvals continued to grow in April - BPFI There were 2,922 first-time buyer (FTB) approvals valued at almost €1 billion (€965m) in April, according to the latest figures from the Banking and Payments Federation of Ireland's Mortgage Approvals Report Business • 30 May
Geopolitics the top concern for international banks here Nearly eight in ten international banks in Ireland say global political tensions could hit their business in the next five years. Business • 13 May
Geopolitics the top concern for international banks here Nearly eight in ten international banks in Ireland say global political tensions could hit their business in the next five years. Business • 13 May
Average home mortgage drawdown at new record high - BPFI New figures from Banking and Payments Federation Ireland show that the average home mortgage drawdown value reached €327,972 in the the first quarter of 2025 - the highest level on record. Business • 29 Apr
Average home mortgage drawdown at new record high - BPFI New figures from Banking and Payments Federation Ireland show that the average home mortgage drawdown value reached €327,972 in the the first quarter of 2025 - the highest level on record. Business • 29 Apr
Almost 90% of card payments last year contactless - BPFI Almost 90% of card payments made in shops, restaurants and other retail outlets last year were contactless, according to the latest Banking and Payments Federation Ireland's Payments Monitor. Business • 31 Mar
Almost 90% of card payments last year contactless - BPFI Almost 90% of card payments made in shops, restaurants and other retail outlets last year were contactless, according to the latest Banking and Payments Federation Ireland's Payments Monitor. Business • 31 Mar
Central Bank to keep up with payment innovations The Deputy Governor of the Central Bank said that today amid a rapidly shifting frontier, the country needs to both catch up and keep up with the innovation in payments. Business • 13 Mar
Central Bank to keep up with payment innovations The Deputy Governor of the Central Bank said that today amid a rapidly shifting frontier, the country needs to both catch up and keep up with the innovation in payments. Business • 13 Mar
Mortgage switching activity picks up again as rates fall Mortgage switching activity is growing again as customers try to take advantage of falling European Central Bank rates, according to online broker Doddl.ie. Business • 10 Feb
Mortgage switching activity picks up again as rates fall Mortgage switching activity is growing again as customers try to take advantage of falling European Central Bank rates, according to online broker Doddl.ie. Business • 10 Feb
FTB mortgage drawdowns hit highest level since 2007 Mortgage drawdowns by first-time buyers hit the highest level since 2007 last year, new figures show. Business • 30 Jan
FTB mortgage drawdowns hit highest level since 2007 Mortgage drawdowns by first-time buyers hit the highest level since 2007 last year, new figures show. Business • 30 Jan
First-time buyer mortgage approvals hit record highs New figures from Banking and Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) show that first-time buyer mortgage approvals hit a record high last November. Business • 10 Jan
First-time buyer mortgage approvals hit record highs New figures from Banking and Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) show that first-time buyer mortgage approvals hit a record high last November. Business • 10 Jan
Average mortgage for first-time buyer hits high of €290k The average mortgage value for a first time buyer has hit a record high of just under €290,000, new data shows. Business • 20 Dec 24
Average mortgage for first-time buyer hits high of €290k The average mortgage value for a first time buyer has hit a record high of just under €290,000, new data shows. Business • 20 Dec 24
Number of new mortgages approved in October up 8.6% The number of new mortgages approved in October was up 8.6% on the previous month, the latest Banking and Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) data shows. Business • 03 Dec 24
Number of new mortgages approved in October up 8.6% The number of new mortgages approved in October was up 8.6% on the previous month, the latest Banking and Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) data shows. Business • 03 Dec 24
One in five regular online shoppers scammed in last year One in five regular online shoppers has lost money through scams over the past twelve months, new research has found. Business • 02 Dec 24
One in five regular online shoppers scammed in last year One in five regular online shoppers has lost money through scams over the past twelve months, new research has found. Business • 02 Dec 24
Personal loan drawdowns hit highest level ever in Q2 Strong demand for car loans propelled the value of personal loan drawdowns to the highest level recorded during the second quarter of the year. Business • 05 Nov 24
Personal loan drawdowns hit highest level ever in Q2 Strong demand for car loans propelled the value of personal loan drawdowns to the highest level recorded during the second quarter of the year. Business • 05 Nov 24
Labour productivity levels decline in key SME sectors Labour productivity levels have declined in key SME sectors, a new report warns. Business • 01 Nov 24
Labour productivity levels decline in key SME sectors Labour productivity levels have declined in key SME sectors, a new report warns. Business • 01 Nov 24
Consumers warned of new 'direct debit' scam on the rise Consumers are being warned of a new 'direct debit' scam which is falsely leading people to believe their bank account has been hacked. Business • 23 Oct 24
Consumers warned of new 'direct debit' scam on the rise Consumers are being warned of a new 'direct debit' scam which is falsely leading people to believe their bank account has been hacked. Business • 23 Oct 24
Just 28% of mortgage customers have considered switching Less than a third of mortgage customers have considered switching in the past year, new research shows. Business • 16 Oct 24
Just 28% of mortgage customers have considered switching Less than a third of mortgage customers have considered switching in the past year, new research shows. Business • 16 Oct 24
